Nabil P Rizk, MD

Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

4.9 out of 5,

Accepting new patients

HMH-Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery-Hackensack

20 Prospect Ave, Suite 701 Hackensack, NJ 07601

Phone

551-996-5960

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Dr. Rizk specializes in thoracic surgery, with expertise in the treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and mediastinal tumors. He is a leader in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) as well as robotic lung and mediastinal surgery, and is trained to perform the most complex surgeries, such as robotic esophagectomy—a very complicated procedure best left to specially trained thoracic surgeons. He is also an expert in the care of patients with complex airways and those needing surgery for benign esophageal disorders.

Learn More About Dr. Rizk

Watch the Video

Scientific Research Articles

Industry Magazine - May/June 2025 (beginning at page 248)

Side Effects of Lung Cancer Surgery and How to Manage Them

Publications

Patient Story:

Under Armpit Bump Signals Lung Cancer for NJ Woman

Provider Information

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Languages

English

Age groups seen

Adults

Adults Over 65

Hospital affiliations

Hackensack Meridian Medical Group

Palisades Medical Center

Hackensack University Medical Center

Education

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2004

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, 2001

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2000

Yale University School of Medicine

Medical Education

Certifications

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery - 2005

Verified Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 out of 5

123 ratings,

17 reviews

3/6/2026

Very satisfied

11/11/2025

He was excellent. Spoke in depth about what he could do.

10/24/2025

Dr.Rizk and his entire team were wonderful. Everyone was friendly, efficient and easy to communicate with!!!

9/22/2025

Dr.Nabil Rizk was very easy to talk with about my illness and treatment.His staff was also helpfull with my questions.

9/8/2025

Dr. Rizk is caring, compassionate and incredibly skilled. His office manages everything efficiently and does a terrific job on following up. This is truly an outstanding physician and practice!